brighton — A charter school stung by a series of sex scandals will be closed if a majority of the Brighton School District 27J school board has its way.

By a 4-3 vote tonight, the board voted to begin proceedings to revoke the charter for Brighton Collegiate Charter School. The school board — which oversees operations at the school — will review a final revocation document Tuesday.

Board president Todd Cordrey said the charter school has failed students in several areas, especially in providing a safe environment.

The charter school governing board, Cordrey said, “has failed to garner the respect and trust of the community. It would be inappropriate, immoral and just plain wrong to leave the situation as it is.”

Carrie McCandless, a former teacher, and David Mundy Jr., a former substitute teacher, were convicted last year for having sexual contact with students at the school.

This year, prosecutors filed a felony count of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust against 34-year-old Ralph Kelly, a former teacher at the school. He allegedly sexually assaulted a male student last year.

The charter school board voted this month to reject a corrective action plan drawn up by the school district.

Parents on Tuesday night pleaded with the school board for another chance.

“I’m disappointed the 27J school board will not help us keep this school running,” said Lisa Morgan, whose daughter is a junior at the charter school.

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